Aurora, IL
Ellie Mental Health
1315 N Highland Ave
Suite 202
Aurora, IL
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630-394-1379
ellieIL19701@elliementalhealth.com
What you can expect: "Ellie Mental Health in Aurora, Illinois, isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
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Ellie Mental Health Aurora provides support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues including:
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Divorce
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LGBTQ Therapy
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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Panic Disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Postpartum Depression
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Relationship Counseling
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Bereavement and Loss
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Bipolar Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Burnout
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Dana Pavlu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinic Director at Ellie Mental Health.
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She has 20+ years of experience that includes counseling adolescents and families, child welfare, juvenile justice fields, office-based medical groups, and outpatient hospital programs, along with providing individual, family and group counseling.
The values of Ellie - creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, and determination - resonate with Dana and drive her in her everyday interactions with the staff and clients.

Graceful Therapy
31 W Downer Place, Suite 100
Aurora, IL 60506
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113 Main Street, Suite 203
Oswego, IL 60543
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(630) 733-9108
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Graceful Therapy is a compassionate mental health practice committed to offering affirming, grace-filled support to individuals, couples, and families. Their team of experienced clinicians specializes in treating anxiety, depression, postpartum stress, trauma, and adjustment disorders. With a focus on authenticity and inclusion, Graceful Therapy creates a welcoming environment where all clients feel seen, heard, and valued.
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To ensure accessibility, the practice offers Spanish-speaking support and telehealth services.
Innovative and Nurturing Therapeutic Experiences
Graceful Therapy also offers unique healing opportunities that extend beyond the traditional therapy room:
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Goat Cuddle Sessions - In partnership with Blue Sky Farm, these sessions introduce gentle animal interaction into the therapeutic process, offering calming, nurturing experiences that can enhance emotional regulation and overall well-being.
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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy - Through a collaboration with Mane Trail Stables in Winfield, IL, clients can engage in equine-assisted sessions designed to build trust, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
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Group Therapy - Graceful Therapy also provides group therapy options, offering a space for shared connection, support, and personal growth within a community setting.
Graceful Therapy is dedicated to walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges—always with compassion, respect, and grace.
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SUPPORTING WOMEN.
NO MATTER WHAT.
